About this game
Finding the Difference: Word Problems puts subtraction into real-life stories. Students read a short problem, find the two numbers that matter, decide whether to count on or count back, and solve for the difference.
Best for: Years 1 to 2
How to play
- Read the story problem carefully (or have it read aloud).
- Find the two numbers in the problem.
- Decide whether to count on or count back.
- Solve and type the answer.
Teaching tips
- Ask students to underline or say the key numbers and words, like how many more or how many fewer.
- Have students act the problem out with counters before solving.
- Encourage students to write their own word problems for a partner.